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Course Overview
The lean six sigma green belt training course is a 5-day course that would provide you with an expert-level understanding of the lean six sigma methodology. As your lean six sigma journey begins, you will learn how to measure process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
The Lean Six Sigma methodology can be applied in almost any area within a company and helps companies improve their processes, products, and services by minimising waste, optimising business resources, and focusing on quality. Through the implementation of lean six sigma techniques, a company can significantly reduce errors and improve efficiencies. This course is designed for any individual looking to apply the methodology to improve processes within an organisation, or for those who currently undertake project management job roles.
This course can also be offered as on-site delivery. Please enquire for more details.
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Course content
Throughout our CEPAS Green Belt qualification, you’ll cover a wide range of topics over 5-days.
Day 1
- Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
- What is Lean Six Sigma?
- Process Flow and Value Stream Mapping
- Muda, Mura and Muri – The three diseases of Processes
- The Seven Wastes
- Voice of the Customer (VoC) and CTQs
- Cost of Poor Quality
- Fundamentals Quiz
Day 2
- Define Phase
- Problem Definition
- Project Selection
- Business Case
- Project Charter
- Measure Phase
- Project Discovery
- Six Sigma Statistics
- Measurement System Analysis
- Process Capability
Day 3
- Analyse Phase
- Inferential Statistics
- Correlation and Regression Analysis
- Analyse Phase Quiz
Day 4
- Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
- Improve Phase
- Lean Tools for Improvement
- Implementation Strategies for Improvements
- Control Phase
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Control Charts
- Improve and Control Phases Quiz
- Mock exams
Day 5
- DoE (Design of Experiments)
- Revision and Rework of Mock Exam Questions
- Exam
The course is compliant with ISO 18404 standards.
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand problem-solving and process improvement methods
- Plan and manage a real Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project
- Identify the elements of Cost of Poor quality and waste in a process
- Structure a measurement system and identify the appropriate metrics to support quantitative process improvement efforts
- Understand root cause analysis and value analysis methods Understand Process Improvement strategies
- Communicate with key stakeholders and drive change in the organisation
- Use many of the common process improvement tools.
- Begin to develop the competencies required by ISO 18404:2015 through knowledge and practice of a series of technical tools
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Exam Structure
Your knowledge of Yellow and Green Belt skills, knowledge and competencies will be tested and verified through these exams, as defined by the ISO 18404:2015.
Yellow Belt
- Exam format – Online, Proctored multiple-choice
- Number of questions – 32.
- Duration – 30 minutes.
- Pass mark – 24/32 (65%).
Green BeltÂ
- Exam format –Â Online, Proctored multiple-choice.
- Number of questions – 40.
- Duration – 40 minutes.
- Pass mark – 30/40 (65%).
Provisional exam results are provided immediately, and official exam results are provided within 5 working days.
Requirements
- Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence)
- Laptop or PC with internet connection, Webcam and Microphone
- You must be alone and not have any study materials around you (This will be checked by the examiner, before your exam starts)
- Exams can be taken 24/7, depending on available time slots.
Scheduling for your exam can be booked up to 3-days after registering with ProctorU. Full instructions will be provided upon redeeming your exam voucher.
We recommend taking the CEPAS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam within the first 6 weeks after your course completion date.
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Next Running Dates
Virtual Live Classroom
- 28th September – 2nd October 2026
- 2nd November – 6th November 2026
- 14th December – 18th December 2026
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Awarded By
Certified Course with the process to gain certification:Â
- Complete the course
- Sit an exam at the end of the course – Theory
- Be involved in and complete the case study during the week – Practical
Internationally recognized CEPAS certification meeting the ISO 18404:2015 standard.
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FAQs
Who’s it for?
Business Professionals in both Service Industries and Manufacturing Industries.Job titles associated to this module are typically (but not limited to):
- Process Engineer/Manager
- Project Engineer/Manager
- Software Engineer/Manager
- Production Engineer/Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Business Improvement Specialist
- Process Improvement Practitioner
- Quality Control Senior Analyst
- Service and Call Centre Manager
What are the Course Requirements?
There are no pre-requisites.
What will be the Career Path?
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Product Line Managers
- Production Supervisors
- Process Improvement Specialist
Are any Financial Options Provided?
- 0% Interest Free payments available.
What is provided with the Course?
- Course Material
- Aftercare Course Support